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12-18-2009, 12:15 AM | #1 |
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1st bar loss for 5 door hatchback ...
we've noticed there are less miles when losing the 1st bar with the '09 5 door auto than the '08 sedan with automatic . Has anyone else noticed this ? Wonder if the gas tank of the hatchback is positioned different than that of the sedan . The 5 door doesn't seem to glide or have as good rolling resistance as the sedan . Encounter this when coasting to a stop or when gliding done a hill . Feels like something is holding the 5 door back . Reason .
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12-18-2009, 03:27 AM | #2 |
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You should record your gas fill up and mileage to see what kind of mileage you're actually getting. I'm sure the shape of the tank has something to do with what's happening, but your true gas mileage will tell you if something is really different.
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12-18-2009, 05:10 AM | #3 |
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If it doesn't coast as well, check tire pressure and wheel alignment.
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12-18-2009, 11:48 AM | #4 |
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keep mileage for both .
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12-18-2009, 11:50 AM | #5 |
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12-18-2009, 12:53 PM | #6 | |
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Or is there a difference too? Is it the same person driving both vehicles on a consistent basis? Various factors involved. Driving style being a large one.
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01-05-2010, 02:10 PM | #7 |
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My guess: Having a gas efficient car in the car dealership lot is harder to emphasize when it doesn't always have a full tank. So by making the first bar indicate a larger quantity of fuel than the other bars, it's easier for the dealership to keep the car driving around all day long on test drives while appearing to always have a full tank..
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01-05-2010, 03:24 PM | #8 | |
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----- the float is pressed up to the top on a full tank. it is drowned in gas. and more gas needs to be consumed before the float falls. once the float drops, then the gauge is very accurate. 1/2 tank on gauge = 1/2 tank really left. the first bar takes a long time to drop because of 'float drowning' in-tank radar or sonic detectors (used to check fluid levels in all sorts of industrial tanks, a lot like bumper backup detectors) would be more extremely accurate but pricey. hence, the old school float is still used today. in-tank radar is used in some breweries and refineries to detect levels. also used in fuel delivery systems. I modified a collision detector to tell me how much water I have in the boiler on my 4-4-0 |
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01-05-2010, 09:26 PM | #9 |
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If it helps at all, I've noticed that the auto doesn't coast well either. The alignment and pressures are fine.
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01-06-2010, 12:08 AM | #10 |
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we've also noticed that the overdrive for the '09 automatic doesn't come on as quick as the '08 auto sedan after climbing a hill in the 3rd gear . Wonder if the computer for tranny is not calibrated properly in the '09 .
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01-14-2010, 02:47 PM | #11 |
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It's been said that the sedan is slightly more aerodynamically efficient than the Hatch. But like HILTON said, check for mechanical differences.
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01-14-2010, 03:02 PM | #12 |
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Its not a calibration issue, its a learning ECU issue. You usually don't gas it hard in 3rd going up hills, so your 08 already knows just to go down to O/D. The 09 still needs some time to learn your driving habits.
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01-14-2010, 04:58 PM | #13 |
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Could be just the time of year as cold weather and winter gas formulations and short runs and winter tires arent the best time to expect your best fuel economy..In my 08 sedan in summer highway driving i can get 130kms before the first bar disappears,in winter in city traffic its usually gone around 90kms..
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